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The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey will bid farewell to Matthew Jensen: Park Wonder, Jessica Rohrer: Neighborhood Watch, and Stair-Gazing. Both members and the public alike are invited to toast these closing exhibitions. Additionally, the Art Center will offer attendees the opportunity to sample some of the instruction available at the center. Teachers presenting samples include:

Megan Duffy, who will present a tapestry weaving project

Lisette Bedoya, who will present a ceramics project

Judy Mensch, who will present a screenprinting project

Stephanie Gallegos, who will present a stage makeup project

Sarah Maxwell, who will present a project for kids in attendance

Adult and children’s group tours are available throughout the year. Visit www.artcenternj.org for more information. Gallery Hours: Monday to Wednesday and Friday: 10 AM to 5 PM; Thursday 10 AM to 8 PM; and Saturday & Sunday 11 AM to 4 PM. Please call 908-273-9121 to confirm holiday hours.

SupportMajor support for the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey is provided by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, the Walter V. and Judith L. Shipley Family Foundation, the Wilf Family Foundations, and Art Center members and donors.

About the Visual Arts Center of New JerseyFor more than 80 years, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey has been exclusively dedicated to viewing, making, and learning about contemporary art. Recognized as a leading non-profit arts organization, the Art Center’s renowned studio school, acclaimed exhibitions, and educational outreach initiatives serve thousands of youth, families, seniors, and people with special needs every year.

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